Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Agenda items discussed by Commissioners
The Mitchell County Commissioners met on Oct. 12, 2026 with all three commissioners present and the county clerk.  – The Consent Agenda, Commission Meeting Agenda, Oct. 5 meeting minutes, …
Samantha Miller, RN at MCHHS shares demonstrations with the Teddy Bear Clinic children.
Teddy Bear Clinic helps young students explore healthcare
BELOIT – Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS), in partnership with the MCHHS Auxiliary, recently welcomed 128 kindergarten students for its annual Teddy Bear Clinic, offering young …
City business continues
Beloit City Council held their meeting on Oct. 7, 2026 with Tony Gengler absent.  “I encourage people to give those that are pulled over on the side of the road space, to be safe,” said …
Sen. Elaine Bowers (left) and Rep. Dawn Wolf (right) made a special stop at Beloit GMC to recognize former Beloit resident Captain RJ Jackson for receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mom Vicki Jackson (middle) received the certificates for her son.
Local legislators join Beloit GMC to recognize Jackson for Distinguished Flying Cross
BELOIT – Following a visit with the Beloit Odyssey Club recently, Sen. Elaine Bowers and Rep. Dawn Wolf made a special stop at Beloit GMC to recognize former Beloit resident Captain RJ Jackson for …
SVCF pairs with community to make it happen
BELOIT – The Solomon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has launched several events and the community makes them happen. The Ripple Effect of Local Giving What happens when a community …
CVA returns $5.47 million to member-owner through equity redemptions
YORK, Neb. – The Central Valley Ag (CVA) is returning $5.47 million to patrons through revolving and age-based equity redemptions approved by the CVA Board of Directors. The total …
Sports
Blujays Boys

Trojans CC battle tough conditions at Ellsworth Invite

Gavin Wright places 15th for a Beloit Cross Country medal at the Ellsworth Invite.
ELLSWORTH – The Beloit cross country team faced one of its toughest challenges of the season Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Ellsworth Cross Country Invitational, competing on what is widely …
Lady Jays

St. John’s boys CC place fourth in Riley Invite

Jeremiah Roderick up front and Henry Woods close behind run strong for the St. John’s boys cross country team.
RILEY – The St. John’s Blujays Cross Country teams competed at the Riley County Invitational on Saturday, Oct.10, 2026.  Other teams participating included Blue Valley, Clay Center, …
Dominic Eilert #7 takes flight for the St. John’s/Tipton possession attempt.
Blujays win big over Pike Valley Panthers
SCANDIA – The St. John’s/Tipton Blujays football team are now 4-2 overall, 3-0 in District play on the season in the Northern Plains 8-Man Division II league, after their huge win over the Pike …
The Beloit Trojans gather for their fight song after the win over the Ellsworth Bearcats on Oct. 9, 2026 in Ellsworth.
Beloit Trojans rout Ellsworth Bearcats
  The Beloit Trojans defeated the Ellsworth Bearcats, 52-7, Oct. 9, 2026, for their fifth consecutive win.  With the win, Beloit improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in district. The …
Sophomore Vivian Thompson hits the floor for the Beloit serve receive as Landry Litton #22 and Addyson Channell are ready on the play.
Beloit ladies add wins over Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH – The Beloit High School ladies volleyball team added the wins over the Ellsworth Lady Bearcats on Oct. 6, 2026, to up their season to 30-3 overall and 6-0 in the league. Beloit won …
Lady Jays add two wins over Rock Hills and Lincoln
LINCOLN – St. John’s/Tipton Catholic High School Lady Jays added two wins in a triangular with Rock Hills/Lincoln on Oct. 6, 2026. Lady Jays won over Rock Hills in two repeating sets of …
St. John’s/Tipton Catholic Lady Jays Northern Plains League volleyball champions are from left to right, front row: Hartley Pruitt, Daylynn Krone, Emma Hackerott, Annie Knappert, Scarlet Ellenz, Lila Lowery, Ava Brummer, Breckyn Carr, Jaedyn Arnoldy, Zelie Horinek, Maura Knappert, Elizabeth Palen, Back row: Autumn Owens, Head Coach Lyn Ellenz, Isabel Holdren, Kelsey Ohnsatt, Addison Bergmann, Myla Holdren, Kolbe Eilert, Kendra Gengler, Maryann Walter, Sophie Towner, Assistant Coach Jason Carr.
Lady Jays win NPL volleyball tournament
MANKATO – The St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays won the Northern Plains League tournament championship on Oct. 10, 2026 in Mankato and are now 28-11 overall, 12-4 in the district. The Lady Jays will …
Obituaries
Evert LaCoe
Evert LaCoe, Jr., 82, Beloit
BELOIT – Evert Orval LaCoe Jr., 82, of Beloit, Kansas, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Beloit, with his sons by his side. He was the kind of man who never met a stranger. If you met Evert once, …
Jocile Fulhage, 87, Beloit
BELOIT – Funeral services for Jocile Fulhage, age 87 of Beloit will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 20 at the Beloit Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Fulhage died Sunday, October 11 at the Mitchell …
Rob Heller
Robert “Rob” Heller, 75, Beloit
SALINA AND FORMERLY BELOIT – Robert Steven Heller was born on August 17, 1951, in Kansas, to Dorothy Rose (Zero) and John Albert Heller. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Beloit, …
Robert Budke
Robert Budke, 66, Beloit
BELOIT – Robert Budke passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on January 19, 1960, Robert built a life grounded in hard work, family, and the simple joys that brought him closest …
Beverly Pitner
Beverly Jean Pitner
December 31, 1943 – September 7, 2026 Beverly Jean Pitner (née Bonneau) was born on December 3, 1943, and passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family.     …
Letters | Opinion | Columns | Community News

Grain Belt Express EIS; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2023-0020

Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General to: Dear Secretary Wright: I am writing in strong opposition to a proposal by the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) for a …

The Midwest-Plains NIETC violates the Federal Power Act

Dear Editor, Midwest-Plains was one of 10 energy transmission corridors (also referred to as NIETCs) designated by the Department of Energy on May 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Farm Bureaus of Kansas, …

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

BY CASSIE THIESSEN, HORTICULTURE AGENT Post Rock Extension District The Holiday Season is not complete without a Christmas tree. Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of bringing a real Christmas …

Post Rock Extension Answers

Post Rock Extension Answers

BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and …

Time to Round Up Your Gardening Tools

With the cooler temperatures and longer nights, our gardens have come to an end. That means it is time to round up our gardening tools and tuck them safely away for next year. It is important to take …

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, On May 8. 2024, the Department of Energy announced a list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, or NIETCs. These corridors were designated by the DOE to …

Asherville Achievers donate to MC Food Pantry

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 p.m. President Daylynn Krone called the meeting to order, and 30 members …

Community Donations

Central Valley Ag, Farmway Credit Union and Rolling Hills Electric Coop held a food drive during the Coopertunity free appreciation meal event held on Oct. 2, 2026 at Rolling Hills Electric. Shown …

LMC Class 26 visits Ringneck Ranch

TIPTON – Leadership Mitchell County (LMX) hosted their two-day orientation session at Ringneck Ranch in Tipton on Sept. 16 and 17.   This session focused on personal development, community …

West Beloit 4-H Club Celebrates National 4-H Week

The West Beloit 4-H Club is celebrating National 4-H Week. Enrollment for the new 4-H year starts Oct. 1 , 2026. Throughout the year, the West Beloit 4-H Club participates in many activities, …
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